IIFT 2023 exam will have about 110 questions to be solved in two hours and the exam is known for having surprises the paper. Keeping that in mind, here are five last week IIFT exam preparation tips that the candidates must follow.
After CAT 2022, IIFT exam is the next big MBA entrance test this year. While CAT can be seen as precursor to IIFT exam, it will be wrong to base IIFT exam preparation solely on CAT. This written entrance test for admission to the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), is known for being a speed-driven test and throwing difficult challenges on the way.
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For the last few years, IIFT has produced a similar paper pattern. Candidates who have attempted IIFT mock tests, will have a fair idea about how the question paper pans out during the two hours of the actual exam. The IIFT exam 2023 will consist of 110 questions divided across four sections:
- English Usage & Reading Comprehension
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Analysis
- Logical Reasoning and Data interpretation
Keeping the above in mind, here are five last week preparation tips for IIFT 2023:
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Last Week Revision
In these final four to five days, focus on revising the basic concepts of IIFT syllabus only. Devote an hour on covering the key topics, with a special focus on the weak areas. While revising, don’t rush through topics and don't pick up any new topic. Follow the strategy you've been following so far for revision. Don't try to adopt any new strategy in the final few days. It can lead to confusion and you can mess up the exam.
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IIFT Mock Tests
Preparing for any MBA entrance exam without practicing mock tests or sectional tests is not recommended. Mock tests helps one to analyse strengths and weakness and how to improve the exam strategy. In the last five days, candidates should attempt one to two IIFT mock tests and concentrate on analysing their performance in each test.
IIFT Exam Strategy
Continue to focus on your IIFT exam strategy and how to further hone it. The exam day strategy should be based on the following factors:
- Time management
- Speed and accuracy
- Scoring above sectional-cut-offs
Know how much time to devote to each section and devise a strategy for maximising sectional scores. Also, keep a back-up plan ready. There could be a shift in the exam pattern this year. Be prepared to deal with the new IIFT exam pattern. The ideal thing to do in the IIFT 2023 exam is to attempt the easy questions first and then attempt the difficult ones.
IIFT considers overall as well as sectional cut offs for shortlisting candidates for Essay Writing and GD-PI. So, candidates need to attempt a minimum number of questions in each section to maintain a good sectional as well as overall score. This is why it is important to have an exam day strategy before hand and there is no better time for it that the last week before the test.
Speed and Accuracy
MBA expert Gautam Bawa says, “Since IIFT is an exam of speed, be vary of these dead-ends and move on immediately if a question doesn’t strike you”. However, what is required is to maintain the same speed throughout with a bit of alteration of pace, section-wise. For example, allot least amount of time to GK as the section is memory based and all you need to so is choose the right option if you know it. Similarly, QA may have lengthy calculations or LR could have a tricky set, so you need to manage time accordingly.
Relax and Sleep Well
Those of you who have appeared for CAT 2022, already know your preparation levels for Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation. Even those who have not appeared for the CAT, by now know their preparation levels. Now is the time to relax and let the mind retain what is important. Do not study too much and do not worry too much. Be confident of what you’ve prepared so far and capitalize on your strengths on the exam day.
Work on these aspects of the exam and you will surely perform well in IIFT 2023. All the best!
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